Job Description

SH - 793- Licensed Practical Nurse

About Syra Health:

Syra Health is a healthcare consulting company with a mission to improve healthcare by providing innovative services and technology solutions. Syra Health aims to achieve its goal by becoming a valuable partner to the government, payers, providers, life sciences organizations, and academic institutions. Syra Health offers products and services in digital health, behavioural and mental health, population health management, health education, and the healthcare workforce.

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Purpose of Position/Summary :

Distinguishing Characteristics

• These positions assist professional medical staff in providing direct nursing care to patients, including medical treatments, administering medications, giving injections, assisting in care planning and documenting medical records

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration; collect blood and specimens for testing; perform catheterization and colostomy care; continue and discontinue intravenous fluids; administer medications according to the patient care plan.

• Screen patients and record medical information; assist physician and registered nurses in examinations and treatments; set up and clean examination area; administer injections and immunizations; instruct clients in the use of medications and self-care procedures.

• Observe, record and report to appropriate persons the physical and mental condition of the patient and signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change.

• Administer nursing care treatments to wounds, incisions, ostomy and tracheotomy sites; administer oxygen; insert and/or replace nasogastric tubes.

• Inventory controlled medications, complete medication usage reports, and control records.

• Participate in the review and implementation of procedures designed to ensure comfort and safety of patients.

• Perform specialized nursing functions.

• Provide for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as grooming and personal hygiene and encourage appropriate self-care capabilities.

• Discuss patient care and progress with physicians and registered nurses.

• Assist with the rehabilitation of patients according to the patient care plan.

• Carry out preventive measures in community health facilities such as children's clinics, maternity clinics and out-patient clinics.

• Assign work and provide guidance to unlicensed health personnel.

• Perform first aid, emergency and disaster measures according to established procedure.

• This will be for a six (6) month contract and up to 40 hours per week.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of practical nursing procedures.

• Knowledge of human physiology and anatomy.

• Knowledge of the emotional impact of health problems and the role of the nurse in self-care programs and patient rehabilitation.

• Knowledge and understanding of the organization of the patient care unit and the roles, responsibilities and record deviations in patient condition.

• Skill in the performance of CPR.

• Skill in routine medical procedures, i.e.: applying bandages, securing tourniquets, giving injections, measuring temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, etc.

• Ability to maintain accurate medical records of treatments, medications, symptoms and patient conditions.

• Ability to relate to patients and family members and to motivate self-care capabilities.

• Ability to direct the work of unlicensed nursing personnel.

• Ability to respond to potentially life-threatening situations.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current West Virginia license or temporary permit to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

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